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9-year-old boy, two others wounded by gunfire in south Charlotte, police say

The boy and another victim faced non-life-threatening injuries. A third victim has serious injuries.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 9-year-old boy is among three people wounded by gunfire in south Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Medic initially said one person was reported as wounded along South Boulevard near the Carolina Pavilion Mall just before 1 p.m. Later, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed the investigation was centered at an apartment complex on Deep Rock Circle, off of Arrowwood Road.

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CMPD said the boy faced non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, along with one other victim. The third victim faced serious injuries from gunshot wounds. All three are in hospitals for treatment.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information can call CMPD directly at 704-432-TIPS. Anonymous tips for Crime Stoppers can be sent online or called in to 704-334-1600.

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